Streamer + DAC help: Bluesound vs Eversolo (vs Others)


All - my budget is uh, flexible. Up to $5K USD. I bought the hifi rose 150B but since it has way too many bugs, I am returning it. 
What is your experience look like with Bluesound, Eversolo and other brands in a similar price point? I can’t audition so I am looking to see what others have to say (if possible, as compared to the hifi rose 150b). 
(1) how is the hardware? (2) interface on the hardware? (3) app? (4) sound quality?

 

the rose 150b had GREAT SQ but the constant interruptions in playback was such a downer. 
 

what other brands can i consider?

i am weary about spending $5K without demo-ing (it’s messed up, i know) but that is my budget. of course if there is a consensus about SQ at a lower price point, then i don’t even have to go to $5K. 
 

I know, this sounds weird. But the experience with rose was traumatic. I don’t want to put any dealer through any kind of “troubleshoot with me” and “return it” ordeal again :( 

 

thank you all in advance

nathandfwacoustics

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Thank you all very much for sharing your experiences with me. 

While the 150b has some incredibly great sound-quality, the interface isn't working as expected for me. I see on their website that others have complained as well (Qobuz, especially). I've had it for over a month but finally gave up so I asked the questions here. 

After posting here, I spent two more days on it (about 18 hours each day), just playing and experimenting: the issues persisted. So it's definitely going back. Maybe I received a brick. But I've had enough. 

I also really dislike that I put my dealer through an ordeal because he'd never run in to issues like this before. 

Thank you all for the continued responses; I am still shopping around and so your input is valuable. 

Not gonna go with eversolo. The user experience & support seems to be all over the place :)
got the Bluesound icon and it’s a little disappointing. Maybe it needs to breakin or something. idk

innuos is so high on my list but i can’t demo it anywhere! apparently the sound quality through even their most basic device is top-notch and the user experience with the sense app is one of the best. apparently it’s even better than roon for managing music

quick update: I'm finally used to the Node Icon and am loving it! I still appreciate (a LOT) - all of your feedback and it's going to be tons of fun for me to build the second system in my other room with all your recommendations. Thank you! 

 

@john1629 - since you had asked about this!